About Color Contacts for Astigmatism

An astigmatism of the eye occurs when there is a curvature to the lens or cornea of the eye. Those with an astigmatism may have trouble seeing fine details. Astigmatism can classified as irregular, which is caused from a scar to the cornea, or regular, which is when there is the curvature. The curvature is corrected with a toric lens, which is shaped like a football.

Colored Contacts Option

• At one time, those with an astigmatism did not have the option of a colored contact. These days, there are a wide variety of brands on the market which can enhance or alter the color of one's eyes.

Soft Colored Lenses

• Typically, lenses for astigmatism are soft or rigid (gas permeable). Colored toric lenses, however, are of the soft variety.

Custom Contact Lenses

• One of the main brands on the market for astigmatism with color is Freshlooks Colorblend. One can get custom-made colored contact lenses, which require annual replacement and therefore tend to be more expensive.

Cost of Toric Lenses

• Toric lenses tend to run more price-wise than regular lenses because of the manufacturing cost to produce them (due to the irregular shape). Colored toric lenses cost 25 to 30 percent more than lenses without color.

Replacement

• For custom-made prescription toric colored lenses, the traditional replacement time 1 year. The Freshlook Colorblends require a monthly replacement. In either case, colored lenses should not be worn for more than an 8- to 10-hour duration.